University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Courses offered in University of Calabar (UNICAL) include: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), BDS (Dentistry), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science), B.Sc (Physiotherapy), LL.B (Law), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Mathematics), B.Sc (Physics), B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Microbiology), B.Sc (Geology), B.Sc (Geography), B.Sc (Biology), B.Sc (Botany), B.Sc (Zoology), B.Sc (Environmental Science), B.Sc (Economics), B.Sc (Accounting), B.Sc (Business Administration), B.Sc (Banking and Finance), B.Sc (Mass Communication), B.Sc (Political Science), B.Sc (Sociology), B.Sc (Psychology), B.Sc (Social Work), B.A (English Language), B.A (History), B.A (Philosophy), B.A (Theatre Arts), B.A (Linguistics), B.Sc (Architecture), B.Sc (Urban and Regional Planning), B.Engr (Civil Engineering), B.Engr (Electrical Engineering), B.Engr (Mechanical Engineering), B.Engr (Chemical Engineering), B.Sc (Agricultural Science), B.Sc (Food Science and Technology), B.Sc (Fisheries), B.Ed (Education), B.Sc (Library and Information Science). All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

UNICAL school fees are heavily subsidised by the Federal Government of Nigeria, making it one of the most affordable universities in the country. Undergraduate tuition and session charges for Nigerian students range from approximately NGN 30,000 to NGN 80,000 per session for most programmes. Clinical sciences programmes including Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy attract slightly higher levies but remain far below private university rates. Students also pay hostel accommodation fees separately. UNICAL does not charge tuition fees in the private sense — the charges are administrative and utility levies. Visit the UNICAL portal at unical.edu.ng for the current approved fees for each faculty.

The JAMB cut-off mark for University of Calabar is 150 as of 2026. Individual departments may set higher cut-off marks depending on competition.

University of Calabar conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for all qualified candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark.

The address of University of Calabar is: University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Visit https://www.unical.edu.ng for directions.

UNICAL admission requirements: (1) JAMB UTME minimum score of 150; Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy require considerably higher aggregate scores. (2) Minimum of five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and relevant subjects for the chosen programme. (3) UNICAL conducts Post-UTME aptitude screening for all candidates who meet the cut-off. (4) Medicine and Pharmacy require credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. (5) Law requires English Language and four other credits including Government or History. (6) Engineering requires Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. (7) UNICAL accepts catchment area candidates from Cross River State, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ebonyi, Rivers and Abia States at slightly lower aggregate thresholds. (8) Direct Entry via two A'Level passes in relevant subjects, or ND/HND Upper Credit is available for applicable programmes.

University of Calabar provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.

Yes, University of Calabar is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

University of Calabar is located in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria. Full address: University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

University of Calabar was established in 1975, making it 51 years old as of 2026. It is a federal institution.